http://www.nashvillescene.com/2008-08-28/news/a-weekly-roundup-of-embarrassing-behavior/"Marsha's big Arctic adventure
Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn went on a fact-finding mission to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. She stepped off the plane, looked around and didn't see much. That convinced her that we ought to drill for oil there.
"When I went to ANWR I expected to see a pristine wilderness teeming with wildlife who knew that this tiny refuge was their only safe haven," she says. "What I discovered was a broad area just a little bit smaller than the state of Tennessee. The nearest mountain is 30 miles away and the closest tree is 70 miles past that.... I return to Tennessee even more convinced that we need to drill here and drill now."
Actually, congresswoman, there's stuff in the wildlife refuge (hence the name "wildlife"). Lots and lots of birds, caribou, polar bears and grizzlies, wolves, foxes, wolverines and even these bizarre ancient-looking creatures called musk oxen. Trust us, Marsha. Wildlife is there.
What did you expect, a petting zoo? Wildlife is sometimes hard to find. Animals are weird that way. The Arctic isn't like Brentwood, where the Starbucks and the nail salon and everything is within easy driving distance in your SUV. Somebody probably should have explained that to you. But that's OK, you'll know better next time."
(edited to indicate that all of the above is from the link)